Thursday, October 31, 2019

Ringing in a Happy New 2019!

 
Spring Break - Disney!!

Meibo so funny

Disney Fireworks

We rang in 2019 with.. fireworks on TV.  To be honest, you guys are still a bit young and can't stay up to midnight.  And, it's too cold here to watch fireworks outside.  Winter has been great.  We started off with celebrating Ben's 8th birthday.  He had a birthday party at SkyZone trampoline park.  Well, you had a traumatic moment. Your foot was caught on the climbing wall and you were hanging upside down for a few minutes.  There were employees there to try and help but you were crying and they were afraid to touch you.  When I found you, you were wet with sweat and tears.  I got you off right away and thought it would traumatize you forever.  Not really, you were back shortly afterwards.  The funniest part to this story?  Mama got stuck in the pit and couldn't get out. 

You LOVE merry go rounds

Best tub EVER!!!! you were in it several times a day

fascinated with the duck.  the duck that ate off of peoples plates.

Entrance to the Navi ride - by far your favorite.  Besides Hawaii, you ask for the Navi ride every day... even months later.

Yipao's favorite boys

Slinky Dog Ride


It is the Bill Baba Berger Disney tradition to wake up super early and take advantage of magic hours.  We would stand at the gates and wait for them to open.  Then, make a mad dash to the most popular rides.  This year it was Navi and Slinky Dog.  It was raining on Slinky Dog day.   Ponchos, double stroller and backpacks in place, we navigate the crowds.  Baba was the brisk walker.  Meibo blocked people with her stick figure walking while I pushed the stroller behind.  Hysterical and as much as I complain, it's definitley the way to go. 

Always the brave one to go on all the rides

Awwh

Avatar at night


Last right, last night, getting punchy

Always love your big brother

Bradley let me see your shirt!! Meibo always has an eye for fashion

I need a bandaid on my nose


St Patrick's Day was another year for trying to catch the leprechaun.  This year, we put out many traps and cookies.  The leprechaun left a lot of green footprints, peed green in the toilet but got away.  Maybe next year!!

How can anyone not love you?! You do love strawberries (and blackberries). 

Yipao babysitting you and Ben.  Baba had a work even and Yipao came over.  It was the first time ever that Mama and Baba left you guys.  Of course, you loved your time with Yipao.  I think the best part was when Yipao read Mobi Shinobi during bedtime.  Epic laughs

Ninja socks - straight from Japan

With Ninja moves

Bunny for Easter

Noodle smile


Ethan's new puppy, which become yours for a while


Your amazing potato people!  I love all the smiles,  Everyone is always happy


Having fun at preschool

Little rainbow pom pom

I made this baba!!

Your new shovel

Navi Bradley



Smile says mama.  Hold hands says mama.




Mona Bradley
Love you to the moon and back Bradley 'deeds' Berger.  You bring us such joy.  Here's what a preschooler is up to:

-what is a pet hotel?  Ben - it's a place where dogs go when people go on vacation.  Bradley - well, we can dress up like dogs and go

-you can't just hit people!  well, I asked in my brain

-I like to throw things when I'm mad because my heart tells me to

 

2018 time for the Holidays!

Rockefeller Center 

Holiday Time!! 
We had so much fun and the holidays go by so quickly :)  Thanksgiving was here at home.  Mama made the traditional favorites.  Well, favorites of the adults - Salmon & Caviar, Duck, Stuffing, Squash, Sweet potato mash and pecan pie.  Baba loves it all but you and Bradley won't touch anything... not even the turkey cupcakes!!  LOL too funny. You silly boy.

Christmas was in Connecticut.  Lots of family time with the Camerato's.  You also had a lot of fun at the adventure museum with a rope course.  As always, great meals in Connecticut - seafood alfredo, charcuterie, cheesecake, steak and crab, turducken, sticky rice, pork belly buns and pizza.  I didn't get a sense you liked any of it but love plain ol' buttered noodles, chicken nuggets and sausage pizza but only the sausage.  LOL 
 
I love you so much Bradley!! You make me laugh everyday. You are a kind, caring, active and happy little boy.  Fiercly protective of your brother and always willing to share, even the last piece of your favorite candy.  You complete our family with your love, laughs and sweetness.




Hulker treating on 50th and France 

Genji and Hulk waiting nicely 


Neighborhood Halloween Party!  Always comes with a hayride 

Face painting at Byerly's

We are getting ready to go out.  Notice your gold shoes.  They are by far your all-time favorite pair of shoes.  We were all super bummed when you grew out of them and we couldn't find anymore gold shoes :( :( 


You are making pumpkin pie.  I went for the jars but there has to be real pumpkin in there!!
Fake frown


Pumpkin pie crust is not complete without finger nail pokes

You LOVE the Williston splash pad.  We are there often. 



Your favorite cuddle spot.  Usually with worms milk and an earwobe

Not sure if you really enjoyed it but you got out there
More trouble than play 



Meibo kitty 

School pics.  Do I love it?  OF COURSE  no retake ever!

You do love all things rainbow - rainbow bear, rainbow pom pom (small and medium), rainbow horsey and likely a few more I forgot. 

Duck, Salmon, Caviar, Sweet Potato Masher, Pecan Pie.  Nope - hard pass.  Turkey cupcake?  Not really.  Wheat bread and turkey slices?  Sure! 

Not crying! 


Family tradition.  Mama loves a messy tree with homemade ornaments.



Running out of room .. notice the teal ornaments on the side

Lounging after soccer

One of your fav meals - the meat with the bone (Famous Dave's)

Our attempt at a family picture



Big on the fries, not so much on the chicken.  It's ok, Yipao help

Boy's den


This is your ear print on Anthony Gege's arm as you fell asleep. Too funny

One of my fav pics - on the 7 heading to Rockefeller



Total waste of money to get these cars.



I love spiky hair


Loving Preschool

SO cute

No one touches my cheesy puffs

I rarely get a pic of you staying still

You love ice cream sandwiches and concretes with the egg in it (Butterscotch)

Not feeling so good and acting the part


Rainbow cow!

selfie


More selfies

Rainbow narwhal

Take a picture baba!

100 years day

mama's earmuffs

LOL Root Beer